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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.46, 145.56 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.46, 145.56 and 68.55 is: 94.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.46 : 145.56 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.46/145.56 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.46x = 145.56 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.46x = 9,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,978.33/105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.62

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